Categories: February2012, Indian, lentils, pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils, soaked overnight and drained
• 2 tbsp ground chia seeds
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 large carrot, finely julienned or grated
• 1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tsp garam masala
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Put the lentils in a food processor and add about 1 cup water. Puree until a smooth and thick batter is formed. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the ground chia seeds, garlic, red pepper flakes, scallion, carrot, ginger, garam masala and salt and pepper, to taste. Thin with additional water if necessary.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Ladle in the batter to form several smaller pancake. Spread approximately 1 cm thin. Turn the heat down to medium and cook until the bottom is browned, about 2 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 1/2 minutes.

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